Malaysia's Andre Anura Anuar celebrates winning gold after the men's triple jump final at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, May 17, 2022. Photo by Reuters/Jeremy Lee Singapore's Maximillian Wei Ang celebrates winning gold after the men's 200 breaststroke at the Aquatic Sports Palace, National Sports Complex, Hanoi, May 17, 2022. Photo by Reuters/Navesh Chitrakar Thailand's Srisa-Ard Jenjira celebrates winning gold after the women's 50m butterfly final at the Aquatic Sports Palace, National Sports Complex, Hanoi, May 17, 2022. Photo by Reuters/Navesh Chitrakar East Timor's Felisberto De Deus celebrates winning silver medal after the men's 10000m final at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, May 17, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Duc Dong Philippines' Eric Shauwn Cray Brazas in action before winning gold on the men's 400m hurdles final at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, May 17, 2022. Photo by Reuters/Jeremy Lee … [Read more...] about Emotions run high at SEA Games 31
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‘Games held in spirit of fair play’: organisers
Reporters take part in the third international press conference on May 21. — VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Đức Thanh Hà HÀ NỘI — The SEA Games 31 is considered an event of solidarity in the spirit of fair play, according to the Organising Committee at the third international press conference on May 21 in Hà Nội. Many local and international reporters and journalists attended the conference chaired by deputy head of the Information and Communications Sub-Committee Lê Thị Hoàng Yến, who summarised and reviewed the regional sports meet's activities. "Almost competitions have been well organised in the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. Olympic sports are run following clear rules and regulations while sensitive sports, including martial art performance events, are assessed fairly and objectively," said Yến, who is the vice chairwoman of the Việt Nam Sports Administration. "The chief-de-missions of all teams are satisfied with organising activities of the hosts. To date, we have not … [Read more...] about ‘Games held in spirit of fair play’: organisers
Vietnamese swimmers defeat Singapore’s Olympic champion and teammates at SEA Games
The Vietnamese swimming team beat 2016 Olympic champion Joseph Schooling of Singapore and his teammates to win a gold medal in the men’s freestyle 4x200m relay event at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Tuesday. The team, including Nguyen Huu Kim Son, Nguyen Huy Hoang, Hoang Quy Phuoc, and Tran Hung Nguyen, competed against their rivals from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia in the event. Their performance, seven minutes and 16.31 seconds, outshone that of Singaporean star swimmer Joseph Schooling, who had triumphed in the 100m butterfly at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and his teammates, earning Vietnam the gold medal. It also set a new record in the category as the former highest achievement was seven minutes and 17.88 seconds. Vietnamese swimmers receive a gold medal in the men’s freestyle 4x200m relay event at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games at My Dinh Water Sports Palace in Hanoi, May 17, 2022. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre This is the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese swimmers defeat Singapore’s Olympic champion and teammates at SEA Games
SEA Games 31: Singapore’s gymnasts put end to seven-year medal drought
Medal-winning artistic gymnasts in the men's team of SEA Games 31 stand at the podium. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi - The men’s gymnastics team of Singapore on May 13 grabbed its first medal since the 2015 SEA Games on home soil. The team scored 297.65 points to secure a bronze at the ongoing SEA Games 31 while host Vietnam triumphed with 331.25 points at the competition held in Hanoi’s Quan Ngua Sports Palace. Captain Terry Tay said regardless of the colour of the medal, it was a feat itself, saying that really has been a journey. He was also part of the team that won bronze in the same event at the 2015 SEA Games but said the two moments could not be compared. Each competition has its own charm and he was happy to have the current team behind him to push together, the Straits Times quoted the gymnast as saying. SEA Games 31, themed “For a Stronger South East Asia”, is being held in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring provinces and cities until May 23. It features 40 sports with 523 … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Singapore’s gymnasts put end to seven-year medal drought
Hanoi handicrafts attract international SEA Games 31 guests
The regional sporting event creates opportunities for craft villages to upgrade quality, design, and promote products among international tourists. These days, production facilities and craft villages in Hanoi are running at full gear to quench the shopping thirst of sports delegations and tourists during the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). International visitors attend the trade fair. Photo: kinhtedothi.vn Thanh Binh, the owner of a souvenir shop at 87 Hang Bong Street, Hoan Kiem District, said that the Vietnamese flag and SEA Games 31-printed t-shirts are the most sought-after items. “After the Vietnamese men’s football team entered the semi-finals, the sale of Vietnamese flags increased sharply,” she said. Also sold on e-commerce platforms such as Sendo, Lazada, Shopee, or Zalo and Facebook social networks are sold a series of souvenirs related to the SEA Games 31 such as necklaces, porcelain cups, business card holders, and nail clippers. … [Read more...] about Hanoi handicrafts attract international SEA Games 31 guests
SEA Games 31: Vietnam hope to rule finswimming events
This year’s event will take place at the Hanoi-based My Dinh Water Sports Palace from May 21-22. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s finswiming pioneers are aiming to claim 6-8 out of the 13 gold medals on offer at the ongoing 31st Southeast Asia Games ( SEA Games 31 ). When the sport was introduced at the 2003 SEA Games, Vietnam as the host swept 13 out of the 16 golds at stake, while in Laos 2009 and Indonesia 2011 took four and six golds, respectively. Besides Thailand and the Philippines, Indonesia is growing stronger in the sport with many talented athletes, whose stats are on par with Vietnam’s top finswimmers in some categories. According to coach of the Vietnamese finswimming team Hoang Quoc Binh , Vietnam ranks first in the sport in not only Southeast Asia but also Asia. Binh said that Vietnam has prolific and talented finswimmers who have gained great achievements in regional and global arenas. Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines will be … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Vietnam hope to rule finswimming events
